September 28, 2011

No! Innovation in the 1830's allowed women to lace their own corset. In the book "Fashioning fashion" there is a lovely photo and explanation. "A new system of crossed ties allowed the wearer to lace her own corset without assistance." From the front and back views you can see that there are multiple laces that all lead from the nicely hand sewn grommets to a tab of fabric in the front for self-lacing.

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